SPRTA125R0352_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) document for B-52 aircraft fuel cells, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The acquisition is for 115 fuel cells (23 each of 5 different NSN/part numbers) from Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc., using a sole source procurement method under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price, fixed-quantity type with no options, and the estimated value is redacted. The document indicates that these specific parts must be acquired directly from the manufacturing source due to source control drawing requirements (AMSC B), and no other sources can provide the necessary technical data or manufacturing knowledge for the intended application.

The procurement process included a market survey conducted from March 10 to March 28, 2025, which used SAM.gov and included inquiries into Haystack, Google, and other manufacturers' websites. No vendors indicated interest, and no alternative sources were found. The 424 SCMS will continue monitoring the marketplace for potential sources, synopsizing requirements, and reviewing any submitted source availability packages. The document has been approved by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and is pending Head of Contracting Activity review, with approval levels corresponding to the contract's estimated value.